Tim Ferriss made the 4-hour workweek a popular concept in his 2007 book. But is there such a thing, and more importantly, can business owners like you and me cash in on it? As the last of the Baby Boomers approach retirement, the topic of working less
Read more →New internet vulnerability discovered A recent internet attack in the eastern United States by hackers opens up a new area of vulnerability for all of us. Here is what you need to know. What is new This recent cyber attack hijacked many computing devices. The attack took
Read more →If you’re struggling with your accounting system, it might be a sign that you’re ready for something new. Perhaps your company has grown so much that it’s outgrown its older accounting solution. Here are several indications to look for that justify moving to an accounting system with
Read more →Last month, we discussed QuickBooks’ report Preferences and The Report Center. We’ll look at report customization this month. QuickBooks makes your bookkeeping faster, safer, and more accurate than what you could do using a manual system. Still, you may occasionally tire of your daily tasks.
Read more →If you have not already done so, now is the time to plan for contributions into your retirement accounts in 2017. Retirement Contribution Limits Retirement Program 2017 2016 Change Age 50 or over catch up IRA: Traditional $5,500 $5,500 none add: $1,000 IRA: Roth $5,500 $5,500 none
Read more →Annual FAFSA filing availability is now If you have a child in college or entering college during the next school year, you need to read this. The time to apply for federal financial aid is now. The new application timeframe The Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Read more →In a previous column, we talked about setting up bills in QuickBooks Online. Now it’s time to pay them. We recently laid out the benefits of using QuickBooks Online for bill entry and payment. It’s faster than manual methods. It leaves an electronic record of
Read more →Want to Deduct an Event Ticket Things to Consider As an employee, can you ever deduct the cost of a sporting event or other ticket on your expense report? Surprisingly, the answer can be yes, but only if you know and abide by the rules. The Accountable
Read more →An interesting way to fund your dream project, whether you are a startup or a more established business, is to consider crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is when many people provide the money in small amounts for a project. Although crowdfunding is not new, it became much more popular when
Read more →Stop Price Creep Review Your Household Vendors One simple idea could save you hundreds in your monthly expenses. It has to do with the tendency for inertia. When you are looking for a supplier of basic services, you tend to shop alternative companies, ask friends for recommendations,
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